When we forget to meditate on Scripture, we become worldly and overvalueour trophies and luxuries. - P83
Today, let us fast from posting and commenting onsocial media. - P83
Remembering that suffering awaits those who do not receivehealing and forgiveness from Jesus, let us pray for repentance and revival. - P83
Heavenly Father, I come before You on behalf of my community. We have sinnedagainst You. - P83
We tolerate and even celebrate the things that You hate. Please forgiveus. May Your Spirit move among us and heal us. In Jesus‘ name, amen. - P83
13 But it happened because of the sins of her prophetsand the iniquities of her priests, who shed within her theblood of the righteous.
14 Now they grope through the streets as if they wereblind. They are so defiled with blood that no one daresto touch their garments. - P84
22 Your punishment will end, Daughter Zion; he willnot prolong your exile. But he will punish your sin, Daughter Edom, and expose your wickedness. - P85
No one thought Jerusalem could be defeated and conquered, but it happenedbecause the people sinned by shedding the blood of the righteous. Its peopleare now considered unclean by other nations and have been scattered. - P85
Noone is on their side. Soon, Zion‘s punishment will come to an end, and Edom‘spunishment is coming next. - P85
The prophet decries the devastation that has happened to the city ofJerusalem, drawing focus to the destruction of the temple. This is themanifestation of God‘s wrath in response to Israel‘s sin. - P86
The prophetsand priests who were supposed to lead the people closer to God wereinstead the ones who led them astray. - P86
When God entrusts us with theresponsibility of leadership, our actions have implications not only forus but also for those who look up to us. That is why we need to con-stantly check whether our attitudes and actions are properly alignedwith God‘s will. - P86
This requires us to daily submit our lives to the truthof God‘s Word and the revelation of the Holy Spirit. - P86
When the people of Israel were besieged by their enemies, they soughthelp from neighboring nations such as Egypt, but they did not receivethe salvation they needed. - P86
The enemy‘s power was so overwhelmingthat they could not withstand it. This was not the first time that Israelhad been attacked by a more powerful enemy, but in the past, it wasGod who had led them to victory. - P86
By foolishly trusting in other nationsand failing to turn to God, Israel brought destruction upon itself. - P86
Inour lives, we too will face many spiritual battles that feel overwhelming. But if we depend completely on God, He will give us the resources weneed to fight and overcome. - P86
"When our own fallenness overwhelms us, we can rejoice that we belong to theOne who laid down his life for us." - Kathryn Butler - P86
Father God, You have called me to represent You in my spheres of influence. I am sorry for the many times I have failed You. Please forgive me and renewmy passion for Your glory. In Jesus‘ name, amen. - P87
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